How to Make Homemade Gronola

Date: November 12, 2009

Homemade granola is incredibly easy to make, and is very 'modification friendly.' Feel free to substitute plain white sugar for the turbinado and brown sugar. Use any grains or dried fruits you like. Also, it's important to note that the honey acts as an emulsifier between the oil and sugar. If you don't use honey, the oil and sugar will remain separate.

Granola Recipe

picture of ingredients to make homemade granola

Heat oven to 325 degrees. In a heavy saucepan, over medium-low heat, combine oil, honey, suger, vanilla, and salt until the sugar partially dissolves.

picture of melting suger and oil to make homemade granola

In a large bowl, combine the oats, coconut, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and almonds.

picture of dry, whole grains in bowl to make homemade granola

Add the sugar mixture to the granola and toss thoroughly to combine.

mix sugar syrup with dry grains to make homemade granola

Spread the mixture evenly on two large-rimmed baking sheets. Bake for 20 minutes, stirring several times, until the granola is crisp and golden. Cool completely.

spread granola mixture on pan and bake at 325 degrees

occasionly stir the homemade granola until golden brown